Historical Events
- Nancy Mace becomes the first female cadet to graduate from The Citadel military college (South Carolina)
Famous Weddings
- "ER" actor Goran Visnjic (34) weds Croatian artist Ivana Vrdoljak
Famous Deaths
- Dana Plato, American actress (Kimberly-Diff'rent Strokes), dies at 34
- Dirk Bogarde [Derek van den Bogaerde] British writer and actor (Death in Venice, Servant), dies at 78
- Ed Gilbert, American actor (The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries), dies at 67
Died in 1999 1999 Highlights
About May 8, 1999
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 24 years, 11 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Livin' La Vida Loca - Ricky Martin
#1 Song: Swear It Again - Westlife
